Gardening Australia

Australia’s number one monthly gardening resource, ABC Gardening Australia magazine is packed with step-by-step advice and stunning design ideas from its popular team of experts. Whether you are a novice gardener or have a green thumb and years of experience, you’ll find the advice you need.

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GARDENING AUSTRALIA

October • News and happenings for gardeners and nature lovers

PLA NTS • Seek out these varieties for gorgeous garden colour and indoor flower arrangements

BOOKS

PAWS of attraction • Kangaroo paws add flair to the garden and are easy to grow when given the right conditions and care, writes ANGUS STEWART

flight of DOVES • The extravagant dove tree has an equally extravagant history, writes MICHAEL McCOY

touch of the TROPICS • Non-stop flowering and easy care – this small, tropical shrub is perfect for brightening up dry, shady spots, writes CLAIRE BICKLE

soft focus • These silvery-foliaged shrubs with their dainty pastel flowers complement sun-loving plants of any colour, writes ANGUS STEWART

artist’s MUSE • With a deft eye for composing shape and colour combinations, this painter has created a garden rich in texture and tone

wonder WALLS • A 20-year project and a steadfast friendship have guided this garden through its remarkable transformation

RIPE for the PICKING • Whether you garden on a balcony or suburban block, you can cultivate beautiful blooms for the sole purpose of picking them, writes AB BISHOP

NATURAL SETTING • Horticulturist and guest presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia JAC SEMMLER specialises in naturalistic, meadow-style gardens. Here, she guides us through her approach to planning and planting a design

tiptop tools • By balancing necessity, quality, comfort and budget when selecting tools, you can ensure your gardening is easier and more enjoyable! Here’s everything you need to know, plus expert advice from some of Gardening Australia’s familiar faces

dream scenes • Planning your next trip? For gardeners travelling around Australia or overseas, it’s always exciting to include garden visits as part of your adventures. Here are some green destinations to inspire your next trip…

high points • The United Kingdom’s walled gardens once had a practical purpose but have since morphed into something magical, writes JENNIFER STACKHOUSE

local heroes • There is plenty to lure garden enthusiasts on a botanical tour of Victoria, writes PHIL DUDMAN

philadelphia story • This eastern US city boasts well-established botanical credentials, writes JUDY HORTON

a lasting impression • This verdant water garden, with its lush lily ponds and vibrant colour palette, stands as a true work of art, writes LOREN DESBRUSLAIS

picture perfect • Japan’s gardens explode with colour in spring, and some of the best displays are an easy day trip from Tokyo, writes ELIZABETH SWANE

HOME GROWN • Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour to spare, you can always put your time to good use in the productive garden. Check out these timed tasks…

PEP TALK • For JACKIE FRENCH, foods like the pepperberry can capture memories – and captivate palates

spice of life • For a small amount of effort, ginger and turmeric offer big flavours, writes PHIL DUDMAN

CHOC-full of FLAVOUR • With fruit that taste like cacao, the tropical black sapote makes for a very desirable addition to the backyard, writes DR KETAH SILVESTER

good life • Hannah Moloney’s seasonal tips for the edible garden

what Iʼve learnt about... CLAY SOILS • A few strategic methods will help take the hard work out of heavy soils, writes PHIL DUDMAN

OCTOBER a month in the GARDEN • more than 50...